Own a Slice of JP History: ‘Kennedy Butter & Eggs’ Sign For Sale

The Kennedy Co. sign, which long was displayed above 668 Centre St., is for sale. Credit: Via Michael Reiskind

Kennedy & Co. closed back in 1999, but the store’s antique sign is back on the market. The 668 Centre St. space today is home to Hatched. But the original, porcelain-coated enamel on steel sign that graced the front of the store was bought by JP Lick’s Vince Petryk. He recently put word out that’s he’s selling the 19-foot by 3-foot sign for $999.

“I am hoping that the sign can remain in Jamaica Plain,” said neighborhood historian Michael Reiskind.

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